Dictionary Check: jargon

"jargon" is a valid word!

Scrabble 14 points
Words with Friends 18 points

Definition

noun

a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)

Example: "they don't speak our lingo"
noun

a colorless (or pale yellow or smoky) variety of zircon

Synonyms:
noun

specialized technical terminology characteristic of a particular subject

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